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aprila\G SEPTEMBER 2017 "A Hospitality Networking Organization" WWW.SILICONVALLEYCONCIERGE.COM Gilroy Welcome Center Graphic Always Guglielmo Winery Hammer Theater Happy Hollow Zoo Hermitage Brewery Holiday Inn Silicon Valley Homewood Suites by Hilton San Jose North Hornblower Cruises & Events Hotel De Anza & La Pastaia Restaurant Il Fornaio San Jose Last Call Band LB Steak Magnolia Jazz Band Mineta San Jose International Airport Monopoly in the Park Mosaic Global Transportation Moving Green Today Rexford Winery Roaring Camp Railways Roudin-Smith Winery San Jose AV San Jose Downtown Association & Foundation San Jose Marriott Hotel & Arcadia Restaurant San Jose Museum of Art San Jose Theaters Santa Clara Convention & Visitors Bureau Santa Clara Convention Center Santa Clara Valley Brewing Santa Cruz Mountain Wine Growers Association Sedona Pies Alameda Family Funeral &Cremations Christmas in the Park See's Candies AreaOwl Cinnabar Hills Golf Club Silicon Valley Business Journal Balloonatics Citti's Florist Starbright Theater Bijan Bakery ComedySportz Strike Brewery Boudin Bakery Corinthian Transporation tacolicious Buca di Beppo Discover Silicon Valley TAPSNAP 1050 Business Women of Silicon Valley Double Tree By Hilton Campbell Testarossa Winery with/Maggianno's Eastridge Center The Cocoa Exchange Cake Expressions Equinox Winery The Mountain Winery Cal Coast Kettle Corn Every Circle The Tech Museum of Innovation Campbell Chamber of Commerce Fairfield Enterprise The Ultimate Benefit Canine Companions Fitz Place The Walt Disney Family Museum Cannella Spirits Fogo De Chao Tico Coffee Roasters Catered Too! Fortino Winery Toll House Hotel Celestial Face & Body Painting Garden Court Hotel Tony’s Caterers Uproar Brewery Visit San Jose (Team San Jose) Visit Santa Cruz What Up! Silicon Valley Winchester Mystery House Women's Networking Alliance Wright Station Vineyard & Winery Dining with Bella! Jeninni Kitchen + Wine Bar It’s that time of year again, where the streets from Pacific MOONLIGHT TRAIN DINNER PARTY Grove to Pebble Beach are filled with the most beautiful September 30 classic and exotic automobiles you’ve ever seen. Treat the family to an evening of fun and relaxation at Roaring After a long afternoon of walking the city of Pacific Grove, Camp’s Moonlight Train Dinner Party. Start with a delicious barbeque dinner in the moonlight followed by a leisurely train ride drooling over antique shops and classic cares we felt the aboard vintage railway cars. The steam train stops atop Bear need to take a seat, enjoy a drink and recharge. Located Mountain to a glowing campfire and hot cider. Upon returning to in the historic Holman Building on the corner of Roaring Camp, a live band and dancing await you. The Moonlight Lighthouse Avenue and Fountain Avenue, the Train Dinner Party is scheduled for Saturday, September 30. environment is all clean lines and an open invitation to relax and breath. You can take your choice of sitting in The event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $56 adults, the restaurant portion of the room or take a couple steps $41 children (ages 2-12 years). Parking is $10 per car. Advance up into the bar area. reservations are required. For reservations or information, call 831- 335-4484 or visit www.roaringcamp.com. We were immediately greeted when we sat by the bartender, an extremely personable and knowledgeable mixologist and a very efficient waiter. There is an extensive wine selection, but no hard alcohol. That Thomas™ and Percy’s™ Halloween Party doesn’t mean you can’t have a cocktail. They make them October 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 with Soju. Soju is a clear, colorless distilled beverage of Korean origin. The alcohol content varies from about You’re in for a treat as America’s favorite No. 1 engine chugs into 16.8% to 53% alcohol by volume. Those at Jeninni are Roaring Camp alongside his pal Percy for a Halloween Party. Junior flavored so that you have some that taste of vodka, engineers are invited to wear their Halloween costumes, pick and bourbon, scotch, etc. The mixologist then combines them decorate a pumpkin. Bring the entire family for a fun-filled day of with herbs, spices, mixers and voila. These are truly Thomas™ and Percy-themed ™ activities. delightful concoctions. I can say that because I tried three different ones. My understanding is that the Entertainment includes Thomas & Friends™ storytelling, magician, cocktails change (as does the menu) so attempting to tell juggler, bounce houses, an Imagination Station™ with face painting, you about my choices won’t do anything but get your temporary tattoos, and special Halloween activities. mouth watering for something that may or may not be The roundtrip Thomas The Tank Engine™ and Percy™ train available when it’s your turn. excursion travels along the scenic San Lorenzo Valley River Gorge and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Trains depart from 8:30 On the afternoon we were enjoying wine by the glass and a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Tickets: $24 for guests ages 2 and up... Soju cocktails along with a selection of tapas (they specialize in Mediterranean and Andalusian cuisine) we This event is expected to sell out so advance ticket purchase is met Thalmin Saleh, the owner. We had a great time recommended. Log on to www.roaringcamp.com or call TicketWeb hearing the story about the restaurant and we are really at 1-866-468-7630 or. For information and directions, contact looking forward till our next opportunity to visit. Roaring Camp at 831-335-4484. Chao, Bella VALLEY ACCESS ELECTRONIC MAGAZINE/ 2 LAUGH OFF There’s plenty of laughs to be had this month when a slew of comedic acts make their Silicon Valley rounds—the Calamari Sisters (Sept 1-17) sing Italian, pop and show tunes as they dance and joke through a special cooking lesson [sanjosetheaters.org]; the cigar-smoking, scotch- There is plenty going on in September, and we are drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” sharing some of our top picks. For a complete calendar, phenomenon, Ron White (Sept 9) takes the stage at see our online September issue of Discover Silicon the Mountain Winery, as well as award-winning Valleyor, for a full guide to the area, visit ventriloquist and stand-up comedian, Jeff Dunham dineshopplay.com. (Sept 29) and Sebastian Maniscalco (Sept 30), whose specialty is saying what we’re all thinking CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE [mountainwinery.com]; Jim Gaffigan (Sept 17) has Subtitled “The School for Lovers,” Cosi Fan Tutte (Sept earned a reputation as a family-friendly comedian, 9-24) is Mozart’s beloved opera that takes a probing, and his show delivers just that and often comedic, look into romantic relationships. [mountainviewamphitheater.com]; and from his hit Presented by Opera San Jose, this opera is the epitome television series “The Carbonaro Effect”, magician of sophisticated, thought-provoking entertainment. Michael Carbonaro (Sept 30) brings his signature Sung in Italian with English supertitles. For performance blend of bizarre antics, audience interaction and schedule visit operasj.org. mind-blowing magic to the stage. RENAISSANCE ADVENTURES [sanjosetheaters.org] Renaissance-era adventures abound at the Northern BAY 101 CASINO OPENING ITS NEW DOORS California Renaissance Faire (weekends, Sept 16- SEPTEMBER 29 Oct 15)—witness full-contact jousting, peruse the Bay 101 has been Silicon Valley’s premier locale for marketplace, eat meaty turkey legs, drink hearty ale, 24/7 gaming, food and fun since 1994. On and check out the Celtic Rock Concert Series every September 29, the popular Bay Area casino will Saturday night (free with admission). Attend the event ramp its action up a notch further by opening the in traditional costume or rent one there. For schedule doors to its spectacular new location in San Jose at visit norcalrenfaire.com. 1788 N. First Street. With a contemporary design theme both inside and out, the new building will sport a classy, modern, and distinctly Silicon Valley vibe. Next door, The Province—the latest restaurant from the well-established Chris Yeo Group of Straits, Sino and Roots and Rye—promises an equally spectacular experience with its Asian-inspired menu and chic interior. [www.bay101.com/] VALLEY ACCESS ELECTRONIC MAGAZINE/3 Learn, explore and taste Pinot Noir and Chardonnay produced by legendary winemakers of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Pinot Paradise Saturday, September 23 / Friday, October 13 – Sunday, October 15 On Friday August 26, 2017, Robert Robledo, Director of Audience Development and Events for the Silicon Valley Business Journal, (and board member of the Silicon Valley Concierge Association) received an award for Leadership in Business in honor of Silicon Valley Pride. Assembly Member Ash Kalra from the 27th Assembly District held his first Assembly District 27 Pride Celebration. Five people from the community were recognized; leadership in business, legacy award, community service award, public service award, and community advocacy award. This was all in honor of gay Passport Celebration Days to the Santa Cruz Mountains was pride in Silicon Valley and was the first annual Pride introduced in 1993, by the Winegrowers of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Over the last 20 years the event has become a beloved tradition Celebration. among wine lovers who enjoy wines produced by our legendary, artisan winemakers all within the idyllic Santa Cruz Mountains. With Pictured is Assembly Member Ash Kalra with Robert Robledo the purchase of a Wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains Passport wine enthusiasts can visit the participating wineries all year round. SILICON VALLEY CONCIERGE ASSOCIATION Follow Us! VALLEY ACCESS ELECTRONIC MAGAZINE/ 4 Www.facebook.com/siliconvalleyconciergeassociation THINGS TO DO beach hotspot, so if you’re looking to escape the crowds, or if your pup is a little wary of others, this might not be the spot for you. On bayarea.com the other hand, if you’re a San Francisco native and you and your pooch need some fresh air, then Baker Beach is the perfect option for a sunny Saturday.Dogs are permitted off-leash on Baker Beach if you’re north of Lobos Creek, but they must be on a leash south of Lobos Creek.